US Bridges

FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · N of Fairmount · Structure no. 092009300000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 512(CH 8)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationN of Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.05868, -87.83312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 512(CH 8) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.